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The Head That Once Was Crowned
Verse 1
The head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns
The mighty victor's brow.
Is crowned with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns
The mighty victor's brow.
Verse 2
The highest place that heaven affords
Is His, is His by right;
The King of kings, and Lord of lords,
And heaven's eternal light.
Is His, is His by right;
The King of kings, and Lord of lords,
And heaven's eternal light.
Verse 3
The joy of all who dwell above,
The joy of all below,
To whom He manifests His love,
And grants His name to know.
The joy of all below,
To whom He manifests His love,
And grants His name to know.
Verse 4
To them the cross, with all its shame,
With all its grace is given;
Their name an everlasting name,
Their joy the joy of heaven.
With all its grace is given;
Their name an everlasting name,
Their joy the joy of heaven.
Kelly's hymn celebrates the exaltation of Christ and is traditionally sung to the St. Magnus tune, also known as the tune for 'O God Our Help in Ages Past.'